Strategic Controller & Finance Operations Leader

Layman Diener Borntrager Insurance Agency; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Layman Diener Borntrager Insurance Agency seeks a Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations and provide strategic financial input. You will supervise the accounting team, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive automation to improve processes while partnering with the CFO on budgeting and forecasting.

The role requires a hands-on leader capable of balancing strategic planning with close attention to detail, maintaining strong internal controls, and aligning with the organization''s BLUEprint

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation (preferred).
• Experience leading accounting system implementations and workflow automation.
• Seven years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum of three years of accounting leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, billing, cash management, fixed assets, reconciliations, and month-/year-end close processes in line with GAAP.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, dashboards and KPIs; support budgeting and forecasting with CFO.
• Assist recruitment, training, performance evaluation, promotion and retention activities for division employees.
• Lead and develop the accounting team; set clear expectations and promote growth.
• Drive process improvements, internal controls, workflows and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as backup for critical accounting functions.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and uphold BLUEprint values daily.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP expertise

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Workflow automation

Budgeting & forecasting

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation (preferred)

Job description

Layman Diener Borntrager Insurance Agency seeks a Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations and provide strategic financial input. You will supervise the accounting team, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive automation to improve processes while partnering with the CFO on budgeting and forecasting.

The role requires a hands-on leader capable of balancing strategic planning with close attention to detail, maintaining strong internal controls, and aligning with the organization''s BLUEprint